After seven years, one national pediatrics group is revising its position on contraceptives for teens.Click here to watch reportThe American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending a newer form of birth control that can curb teen pregnancy, but its use is a little bit different.Motherhood doesn't usually come too early in Maine."We are typically in the top five of states in the country with low teen pregnancy rates," said Nicole Clegg, with Planned Parenthood.The new recommendations could put the numbers on a decline. The updated policy statement suggests teen girls use intrauterine devices over other birth control options."They call it the 'set it and forget it' birth control, that pills are easy to prescribe but they're also easy to forget," said Dr. Rebecca Hunt, with Maine Medical Center.Using devices like it have generated some concerns in the past.One physician who supports natural family planning said there are concerns about interrupting the reproductive system and giving a false sense of security about other sexually transmitted diseases. Something Clegg agrees with."We also want to remind people that they don't prevent sexually transmitted diseases. So while it may certainly be an effective method for preventing pregnancy, we want to make sure they're taking the appropriate steps to prevent STDs," said Clegg.Planned Parenthood says that like all decisions, this one should be a personal one made with the young girl's family after considering all options.

PORTLAND, Maine —

After seven years, one national pediatrics group is revising its position on contraceptives for teens.

The American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending a newer form of birth control that can curb teen pregnancy, but its use is a little bit different.

Motherhood doesn't usually come too early in Maine.

"We are typically in the top five of states in the country with low teen pregnancy rates," said Nicole Clegg, with Planned Parenthood.

The new recommendations could put the numbers on a decline. The updated policy statement suggests teen girls use intrauterine devices over other birth control options.

"They call it the 'set it and forget it' birth control, that pills are easy to prescribe but they're also easy to forget," said Dr. Rebecca Hunt, with Maine Medical Center.

Using devices like it have generated some concerns in the past.

One physician who supports natural family planning said there are concerns about interrupting the reproductive system and giving a false sense of security about other sexually transmitted diseases. Something Clegg agrees with.

"We also want to remind people that they don't prevent sexually transmitted diseases. So while it may certainly be an effective method for preventing pregnancy, we want to make sure they're taking the appropriate steps to prevent STDs," said Clegg.

Planned Parenthood says that like all decisions, this one should be a personal one made with the young girl's family after considering all options.